Chilly Emerald Mountains

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8 Days / 7 Nights

Chilly Emerald Mountains

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Pickup

Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake

Route

  • Kandy
  • Nuwara Eliya
  • Ella
  • Hatton

Vehicle

Private car or van (air conditioned)

Driver

Experienced, friendly, English-speaking driver

Stay

Three, four or five-star hotel

Meal Plan

Breakfast & dinner
Alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages, vegetarian, vegan and halal foods on request

Day 1

Arrive in Kandy (approx. 3 hrs. – 115km)

Kandy is well-known for its culture and beauty, and it is considered a sacred city by all Buddhists due to the presence of the Dalada Maligawa (temple of the sacred tooth relic) in the center of the city. Not far from Kandy, the Royal Botanic Gardens, also known as Peradeniya Botanical Garden, offers a great collection of orchids, and other flora and fauna including medicinal plants and palm trees. King Wickramabahu III established the Royal Botanic Garden in 1371. The botaniphiles have the chance to study the plant diversity of the Royal Botanic Gardens at the National Herbarium.

Activities
  • Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka
  • Greetings by your representative & your chauffer at the airport
  • Proceed to Kandy
  • En route, visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation
  • Visit the Three Temple Loop; Embekke, Lankathilaka, and Gadaladeniya
  • Check into your hotel in Kandy and relax
  • Visit Brass Crafters Home
  • Pay a visit to a gem museum
  • Visit Dalada Maligawa (The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic)
  • In the evening, witness the Kandy cultural show
  • Enjoy a dinner buffet with a glass of red wine (optional) at the hotel

Four stars or similar

Breakfast & dinner

Day 2

Kandy
Activities
  • Rise up to a bright morning in sacred Kandy
  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel in Kandy
  • Stroll along the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
  • Explore Udawattakele Forest Reserve (optional)
  • Tour around old Kandy
  • Visit Ranweli Spice Garden
  • Go on a shopping spree
  • Enjoy a dinner buffet with a glass of red wine (optional) at the hotel

Four stars or similar

Breakfast & dinner

Day 3

Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (approx. 3 hrs. – 77km)

Do not miss the chance to board the train in the early morning and travel through clouds and misty lush landscapes of the central hills of Sri Lanka, with phenomenal views unfolding along the way. For those seeking a truly authentic experience of a different culture and to enjoy the best of nature along this route, we recommend the second and third-class carriages, which do not have pre-booked seats and have open windows with air gushing through. As the train reaches the Central hills, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery, which includes endless tea plantations, majestic misty mountains, lush greenery, hilly wilderness, small waterfalls, and villages.

Activities
  • Wake up early morning dreaming of the scenic train ride
  • Have your delicious breakfast buffet from the hotel
  • Check out from the hotel in Kandy
  • Enjoy the scenic train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya (optional)
  • Take a car ride to Nuwara Eliya
  • Check into the hotel in Nuwara Eliya and relax
  • Visit a charming tea plantation and a Ceylon tea factory
  • Tour around Nuwara Eliya (Little England)
  • Enjoy a dinner buffet with a Sri Lankan beer (optional) at the hotel

Four stars or similar

Breakfast & dinner

Day 4

Nuwara Eliya

Galway's Land National Park is a dense forest and an excellent wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka. It is situated within the city limits of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. This National Park was declared a sanctuary in the year 1938. Aside from the incredible bird life, the park has valuable floral species of both native and foreign origin. Visit Horton Plains if you want to go on a hike with spectacular views. Witness a sacred cultural heritage of Sri Lankans by visiting the Seetha Amman Kovil, which rests beside a gentle stream. Enjoy this vacation, which is both adrenaline-kicking and relaxing.

Activities
  • Wake up to the misty sky with the cold bliss in Nuwara Eliya
  • Enjoy your hotel breakfast buffet at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya
  • Go on a wildlife safari at Galway’s Land National Park
  • Visit the Ambewala Farm
  • Hike the Single Tree Hill to see the entire Nuwara Eliya town
  • Visit Horton Plains National Park (optional)
  • Quick stop at Seetha Amman Kovil
  • Visit Adisham Bungalow (optional)
  • Enjoy a dinner buffet with a glass of red wine (optional) at the hotel

Four stars or similar

Breakfast & dinner

Day 5

Nuwara Eliya - Ella (approx. 2hrs. – 55km)

Ella is surrounded by waterfalls, tea plantations, and mountain ranges in the heart of Sri Lanka. Ranked as one of the must-see places on the island, it has always been a favorite attraction for adventurers and nature lovers. Ella offers a variety of activities that will thrill your bones out, ranging from hiking, bathing in natural ponds of foamy waterfalls, scenic train rides, and historical wonders like the Nine Arches Bridge and the list goes on. Stay in a luxury hotel and enjoy the wonders of nature in Ella with your loved ones.

Activities
  • Wake up to the gloomy bliss in Nuwara Eliya
  • Enjoy your breakfast buffet at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya
  • Swim in the natural pools of Ravana Falls
  • Check into the hotel in Ella to relax
  • Hike Ella Rock (optional)
  • Check into your hotel in Ella
  • Refresh yourself and enjoy your time in the hotel
  • Enjoy a dinner buffet with a Sri Lankan beer (optional) at the hotel

Four stars or similar

Breakfast & dinner

Day 6

Ella
Activities
  • Rise up to a refreshing morning in Ella
  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel in Ella
  • Go on a thrilling flight at Ravana Zip Line
  • Explore Ravana’s Cave
  • Visit the popular Nine Arches Bridge
  • Go on a hike at Little Adam's Peak
  • Rest during the evening at the hotel
  • Enjoy a dinner buffet with a Sri Lankan beer (optional) at the hotel

Four stars or similar

Breakfast & dinner

Day 7

Ella - Hatton (approx. 2hrs. – 55km)

Hatton is a little town that sits on the hills of the island. Hatton is placed in the hills of the island. Standing at an elevation of around 4,000 feet above sea level, this is one of the more pleasant and breezy places to visit on the island. While in Hatton, remember to sip a cup of locally produced tea and admire nature, along with activities that fit your mood.

Activities
  • Rise up to a beautiful morning in Ella
  • Enjoy a warm breakfast buffet at the hotel in Ella
  • Check out from the hotel
  • Visit Diyaluma Falls
  • Visit Adma Agro Strawberry Farm Shop
  • Quick stop at St. Clair’s Falls and Victoria Museum
  • Quick stop at Devon Falls
  • Check into the hotel in Hatton and refresh yourself
  • Visit the Castlereagh Reservoir (optional)
  • Visit Christ Church Warleigh (optional)
  • Enjoy a dinner buffet with a Sri Lankan beer (optional) at the hotel

Four stars or similar

Breakfast & dinner

Day 8

Departure (approx. 4 hrs. - 120km)
Activities
  • Wake up to a cozy morning in Hatton
  • Enjoy a scrumptious breafast at the hotel in Hatton
  • Check out from the hotel
  • The chauffer will meet you in the lobby to drop you at the airport and bid farewell before your flight

Four stars or similar

Breakfast & dinner

Price Includes
  • Accommodation
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking chauffeur guide (as mentioned above)
  • Local government taxes & service charges
  • 1 liter of bottled water a day
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Dinner buffet
  • Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
Price Excludes
  • Visas
  • Insurance
  • Lunch is excluded unless mentioned
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Flights
  • Airport taxes
  • Camera & video permits at cultural sites
  • All expenses of personal nature
  • Tips and portage
  • Alcohol
  • All entrance fees to tourist and other attractions not specified above
Confirmation Policy

We will be providing relevant information at the time of the booking since it differs during the peak and non-peak period.

Cancellation Policy

We will be providing relevant information at the time of the booking since it differs during the peak and non-peak period.

Child Policy
  • Children between two and six years are given a discount of 60 percent of the per-person adult rate on transfers, excursions, and package tours provided they share a room with two adults.
  • Children between seven to twelve years old are given a 50 percent discount on the per-person adult rate on transfers, excursions, and package tours provided they share a room with two adults.
  • A maximum of two children per party are granted the above-mentioned discounts. Children who require their own rooms are charged as adults.
Payments

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